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Biography
Legal solutions grounded in temperance, justice & perspicacity
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Government
60%
16 years
Health Care
40%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1997
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Chad William Koplien's Reviews
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Posted by Moses | October 13, 2008
Dependable and Responsive
Chad has always been someone very easy to talk to, impeccably trustworthy, and responsive. He's very easy to work with, and is the rare kind of attorney who understands both the law and the value of providing personal, friendly service to his clients. I strongly recommend him to anyone!
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2008
Non payment of work
Chad kept right on top of things and communicated with us and the other party promptly. He negotiated and procured the other parties signature on legal papers the same day he drafted them. Would caution me before proceeding when he thought it would be too costly for us. He also put together legal i...
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2008
Client Review
My experience with Mr. Koplien was and continues to be excellent. His ethics are unquestionable and his knowledge of the law and resources are ubundant. He is congenial, energetic and attentive, promptly researching and answering questions. He is never unprepared and tirelessly works for you as if...
Posted by Anthony Stroessenreuther | October 6, 2008
Exceptional Business Attorney
Chad has consistently and successfully advised me on a variety of business issues involving client contracts and relationships. His input and advice has directly helped my business and it's success in the Information Technology market. Tony Stroessenreuther President Information Technology & Ma...
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2008
John Schwingle Member Schwingle Builders LLC
Chad Koplien is great to work with, his prompt response and clear explainations are his top qualities.
Chad William Koplien's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chad always worked very hard for the client, communicated well had the best interests of the client in mind."
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"I tried a case with Chad several years ago. He had a terrible case, but did as good a job with it as any lawyer could have done. He worked very hard and provided his client with excellent advocacy in a tough case. Also, he had high integrity in my experience. His word is good."
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"I have known Chad since law school. Since that time, whenever my personal business dealings have dictated that I obtain counsel, Chad has been my choice. To put it plainly, I have always found him to be an extremely knowledgeable counselor and tenacious advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell-Peer Review
2025
State Active Duty Emergency Service (18th award), WIARNG
2024
ARCA Medal (exemplary behavior, efficiency & fidelity) (5th), DoD
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell-Peer Review
2023
Joint Meritorious Unit Award, DoD
2023
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals, DoD
2023
Joint Service Award, DoD
2023
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd), DoD
2022
Armed Forces Service Medal w/ M Device, DoD
2022
WING Service Ribbon w/ Numeral 2 device (3rd award), WIARNG
2021
ARCA Medal (4th Award), U.S. Army
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Meritorious Service Medal, U. S. Army
2015
Overseas Training Ribbon (Katterbach, Germany), U.S. Army
2015
Commendation Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters), U.S. Army
2012
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, U. S. Army
2007
Outstanding Service Award, Rotary
2003
Distinguished, Martindale Hubbell Peer Review
1998
Certificate of Recognition, U.S. Department of Defense
1992
Honorable Discharge, U.S. Air Force
N/A
Meritorious Service Medal (third), US Army
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Chief Counsel, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
2022 - 2023
T10 Combat Deployment, U.S. Army
2010 - 2013
Administrator/Prosecutor, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
1997 - 2010
Civil Litigation, Private Practice
1984 - 2025
Combat Veteran, U.S. Armed Forces (84-92, 08-2025) (AF & Army) [active & reserve - 16 yr break in service]
Associations
2025 - Present
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Member
2004 - Present
U.S. District Court of Illinois, Northern DistrictMember
1997 - Present
U.S. Eastern District Court of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
U.S. Western District Court of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs vs. John R. Hall et al
full satisfaction of judgment
Education
2024
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School
Domestic Operations
2022
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School
Fiscal Law
2021
U.S. Air Force War College
2016
Combined and General Staff College
2015
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Nursing Home Administration
2013
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School
Captains Career Course
2010
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Military Law School
1997
Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor
1994
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science
1987
United States Air Force University
Technical
Speaking Engagements
2024
Veterans Day Commemoration
Veterans Day
2024
Legal Conference
Military Fiscal Law
2023
WDVA Attorney Ethics
Legal Ethics
2023
VA Disability 101
VA Disability
2023
Legal Conference
Operational Law - HOA Deployment
2022
Wisconsin National Guard Mobilization Training
Military Administrative Law & Ethics
2022
Wisconsin National Guard Mobilization Training
Military Law of Armed Conflict
2021
Wisconsin National Guard Legal Onsite
Wisconsin Domestic Operations
2021
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs - CLE Conference
Ethics, HIPAA, Open Records, Open Meetings, Veteran Board/Council Legal Issues
2016
State Active Duty
Rules of Use of Force
2015
WIARNG
Mandatory Legal Briefings
2015
HHC 157th MEB - forward deployed taskforce
Rules of Use of Force in DOMOPs
2014
Subordinate Commands of the 32d IBCT
Mandatory Legal Briefings
2014
New Commander's Course
Commander's Legal Briefings
2014
FY 2015 SRP
Military Legal Briefings
2013
32nd IBCT G company
Military Legal Briefings
2012
Yellow Ribbon Soldier Reintegration Event for Returning Deployed Soldiers and Airmen
Military Legal Briefings
2012
SM's at SRP
Law of Armed Conflict
2012
64th Troop Command
Military Legal Briefings
2012
332nd ROC
Law of Armed Conflict and Detainee Operations
2012
32nd BCTB
Military Legal Briefings
2011
WIARNG Medical Detachment
Military Legal Brieifings
2011
Operation Vigilant Guard
Rules on Use of Force
2011
82nd Agri-business Development Team
Military and Pre-Mobilzation Legal Briefings
2011
732nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion
6 Mandatory Military Legal Briefings
2011
64th Troop Command
Military Legal Briefings
2011
641st Troop Command
Military Legal Briefings
2011
332nd Rear Operations Center
Military Legal Briefings
2011
238th Aviation
Pre-Mobilization and Mandatory Legal Briefings
2010
641st Troop Command Battalion
Law of War Military Briefing
2010
107th Maintenance Company
Military Legal Briefings
2009
Residential Construction Liens
Residential Construction Liens
2009
Madison Area Builders' Association
Construction Liens 101
2009
Domestic Operations Exercise
Battle Update Brief
2009
Construction Law Conference
Construction Liens and Litigation
2009
Construction Contracts
Residential Construction Contracts
2009
107th Maintenance Company Legal Briefing
Army Legal Services Overview - Military Briefing
2008
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Meeting
Construction Liens 101 and Arbitration
2007
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Meeting
Construction Collection and Litigation
2003
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Advice
How to Insulate your Business from Liability
Publications
2015
HHC 157th MEB Newsletter
Legal Issues in DOMOPS
2014
HHC 32d IBCT Newsletter
Medical Board Primer
2014
HHC 32d IBCT Newsletter
Soldiers Primer on Legal Assistance
2013
64th Troop Command Newsletter
An Article 15 Primer for Commanders and Soldiers
2012
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Uniform and Politics Don't Mix
2012
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Divorce Primer for Soldiers
2012
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Common Legal Issues in Domestic Operations
2012
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Fundamentals of an AR 15-6 Investigation
2012
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Financial Liability Investigations Primer
2011
64th Troop Command Newsletter
DoD Social Media Use Directives
2011
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Wisconsin Law on Spice and Synthetic Marijauna
2011
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Holiday Legal Scams
2010
64th Troop Command Newsletter
The top 10 things an employer should know about USERRA
2010
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Law of War Primer
2010
64th Troop Command Newsletter
Pattern of Misconduct as Basis for Military Separation
2009
The Contractor's Group
Home Improvement Contractors: Issues to consider before suing an owner
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Partition action - how does that work?
17 Feb 2009
Q&A
Can i sue and ex. business partner who screwed me closed the business and opened under a new name
17 Feb 2009
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to Become a Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard
09 Aug 2010
Legal Guide
How to Collect After Winning a Small Claims Case
18 Feb 2009
Legal Guide
How to subpoena a witness in small claims court
18 Feb 2009